Judi Dench

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Credits: Far Out / Caroline Bonarde Ucci
Full Name
Dame Judith Olivia Dench
Born
December 9th, 1934
Height
5ft 1in
Hometown
York, North Yorkshire, England
Net Worth
Estimated $45 million
Partner
Michael Williams
Family
Judi Dench was born in York, England, to Reginald Arthur Dench, a physician, and Eleanora Olive Dench. She had one older brother, Jeffery Dench, who was also an actor. Dench married fellow actor Michael Williams in 1971, and they remained together until his death in 2001. They had one daughter, actor Finty Williams, and Dench has one grandson.
Top Movies
'Shakespeare in Love', 'Philomena', 'Notes on a Scandal', 'Mrs Brown', 'Belfast'
Top Shows
'A Fine Romance', 'As Time Goes By', 'Cranford'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' ('Shakespeare in Love') (1999), BAFTA Fellowship (2001), BAFTA Award for 'Best Actress' ('Mrs Brown') (1998), BAFTA Award for 'Best Actress' ('Philomena') (2014), Tony Award for 'Best Actress in a Play' ('Amy's View') (1999)
Fun Facts
Judi Dench won the Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' for 'Shakespeare in Love' despite appearing on screen for just over eight minutes. She became a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1988 in recognition of her services to drama. Dench has portrayed the James Bond character M in eight films, making her one of the longest-serving actors to play the role.
Related Actors
Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Bill Nighy, Daniel Craig

Judi Dench is an English actor whose distinguished career across theatre, film and television has made her one of Britain’s most celebrated performers.

Beginning her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company in the 1960s, Dench established herself as one of the foremost interpreters of Shakespeare before achieving international fame through acclaimed screen performances. She is widely recognised for portraying M in the James Bond franchise alongside Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, as well as for films including ‘Mrs Brown’, ‘Shakespeare in Love’, ‘Iris’, ‘Notes on a Scandal’, ‘Philomena’ and ‘Belfast’.

Renowned for her emotional depth, versatility and commanding stage presence, Dench has received numerous honours, including an Academy Award, multiple BAFTA Awards and a Damehood for services to drama.

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Judi Dench is an English actor best known for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, her portrayal of M in the James Bond films and acclaimed performances in 'Shakespeare in Love', 'Philomena' and 'Notes on a Scandal'.
Yes. Judi Dench won the Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' for her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998).
Judi Dench portrayed M in eight James Bond films, beginning with 'GoldenEye' (1995) and concluding with 'Skyfall' (2012).
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